University of Southampton, PGCE, Secondary Education (Physical Education)

The PGCE secondary course will equip trainees with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach physical education across the secondary age range; including some opportunities to know more about 16-19 teaching; candidates should note that the majority of schools in the Southampton partnership serve 11-6 cohorts and access to post-16 experience is limited to guest speakers; independent inquiries and observations in the main; the curriculum focuses both on the professional practice and inherent subject knowledge; principles underpinning professional practice are delivered through each of the prescribed areas of; athletics; dance; games; gymnastic; outdoor and adventurous activities along with swimming and water safety; students develop their subject knowledge in physical education through a range of approaches; workshops; seminars; lectures and demonstrations; simulations and micro-teaching activities; independent and group research; the central focus of the course is on teaching physical education in a challenging yet accessible way and understanding how children learn; the university based sessions often consist of practical workshops; where students can develop their musical skills as well as learning the pedagogical knowledge needed to teach.